John Huston
1) Annie
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Language
English
Description
The story of the comic strip character Little Orphan Annie, who is adopted by billionaire "Daddy" Warbucks.
2) Chinatown
Series
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair. Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown.
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Whoever releases the mysterious Black Cauldron's powers will be invincible! The fearsome Horned King will do anything to possess it, but he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary: a young assistant pig keeper named Taran. With a motley team of the brave Princess Eilonwy, a minstrel named Fflewddur Fflam, and Hen-Wen, a remarkable pig who can predict the future, Taran embarks on a quest to stop the Black Cauldron's evil once and for all.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's reverend was so overtaken with disappointment that he passes away. Shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose buries her brother, she must leave on the only available transport, the 'African Queen' steamboat. The boat is manned by the ill-mannered bachelor, Charlie. Together they embark on a long difficult journey, without any comfort. Rose grows...
8) The Cardinal
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Epic drama about the rise of a socially conscious Irish American priest through the ranks to Cardinal.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Bilbo Baggins the hobbit is asked to recover a fabulous treasure stolen from friendly dwarfs. All he must do is brave dark forests, towering mountains, hobbit-eating trolls, huge spiders, a fiery dragon, and more. Fun and amazement await, so join the quest!
11) Chinatown
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A private detective finds himself in over his head as he takes on a case involving the most rich and powerful people in Chinatown. Bonus features include interviews, featurettes, and more.
13) Winter kills
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A fictional president of the U.S. is assassinated and his brother uncovers the conspiracy behind the murder several years later.
14) Prizzi's honor
Series
Language
English
Description
Charley Partanna is a hit-man who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime syndicate families in the country. Unbeknownst to Charley, the Prizzis just hired Irene Walker, a free lance killer, to eliminate someone who double crossed them. When Irene and Charley fall in love their jobs become complicated. Their jobs become impossible when each is given a contract that neither can go through with.
15) Prizzi's honor
Publisher
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
A hit man goes against his family ways when he falls in love with another hired killer.
16) Moby Dick
Series
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Consumed by an insane rage, Captain Ahab has but one purpose in life-- revenge on the great white whale who maimed and disfigured him.
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2007, 1984.
Language
English
Description
Withering from alcoholism, British consul Geoffrey Firmin stumbles through a small Mexican village amidst the Day of the Dead fiesta, attempting to reconnect with his estranged wife, but only further alienating himself. Based on the novel by Malcolm Lowry.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Language
English
Formats
Description
Danny Dravot and Peachy Carnehan leave 19th century India and set out for the isolated, primitive land of Kafiristan, whose people haven't seen an outsider in hundreds of years. Peachy becomes lord of the kingdom's treasury, a huge chamber spilling over with limitless gold and priceless rare jewels. Danny is first crowned king, then, declared a god.
20) Chinatown
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A landmark movie in the film-noir tradition, CHINATOWN stands as a true screen classic. Jack Nicholson is private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite (Faye Dunaway) to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together....